Five Family Events for the Weekend

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Here are a DIY project, a character breakfast, a neighborhood block party, a trick-or-treat extravaganza and a day of mountain biking: 1. It’s a Great way to Start the Month. Where/When: The Home Depot, Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to noon, while supplies last. The closest Home Depot store to our area is at 1951 Glenwood Street SW, Allentown. Why Go: Kids between the ages of 5 and 12 will get the chance to build fire rescue helicopter, which looks pretty cool. Pricing: FREE 2. It’s the Most Important Meal of the Day Where/When: Lower Macungie Township Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Why Go: It’s cereal, a muffin, a banana and juice and a morning with Elmo! Be sure to bring a camera to take your picture with the furry …

Five Family Events for the Weekend

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Here are a trio of make-and-takes, a pair of sporting events, a community celebration, and a fall film festival: 1. A Make-and-Take Doubleheader. Where/When: A.C. Moore from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 24 and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 25. There are two A.C. Moore stores in our area: one in the Airport Center mall on Airport Road (home to Target and The Christmas Tree Shop among others) and the other on MacArthur Road in Whitehall. Why Go: Saturday’s project will use pony beads to create a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon. On Sunday, as part of A.C. Moore's ongoing anniversary celebration, you’ll get to make a ghost out of yarn. There’s a bunch of other stuff going on on Sunday too. Pricing: Both make-and-take projects are…

Five Family Events for the Weekend

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Here are big-time bargains, a jamboree, books, pumpkins, and the chance to run wild: 1. It’s got kids right in the name. Where/When: Merchants Square Mall, 1901 S 12th St., Allentown, Sept 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: It’s the Kids Clothesline Consignment sale and if you haven’t heard of it, you need to check it out. With more than 300 families selling more than 45,000 items, there is something for everyone. Pricing: Depends on what you buy, but seriously good deals abound. 2. Calling all Lightning McQueen fans. Where/When: America on Wheels Museum, 5 North Front St., Allentown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 17. Why Go: It’s the 4th annual Road Jamboree, which includes, among other things…

Five Family Events for the Weekend

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Here are lots of great ways to say goodbye to summer, hello to fall and celebrate our community heroes: 1. Celebrate the Arrival of Fall. Where/When: Church of St. Ann from Thurs., Sept 8 through Sat., Sept. 10 from 5 pm. to 10 p.m. Why Go: For starters, there’s the food, which ranges from ethnic favorites like halupki and pierogies to kid-friendly fare like chicken fingers and French fries. Plus there’s music galore, games and carnival rides. Pricing: FREE. And, parking’s FREE too. 2. Bid a Fond Farewell to Summer. Where/When: Start out in Triangle Park, but be sure to meander through the downtown, on Sat., Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Why Go: Where to begin? This fun-filled day includes sidewalk sales, hot dog eating and banana split …

Five Family Events for the Weekend

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Here are a pair of fairs, storytime, a building project and the chance to meet some rodents: 1. Check out the West End Fair. Where/When: At the intersection of Fairgrounds and County Park roads in Gilbert, Pa. on Friday, Sept. 3 and Saturday, Sept. 4. Gates open at noon on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. Why Go: This 90-year-old fair features everything from antique steam engines and Hall’s bear mountain wildlife show to quarter midget racing and a tractor pull. And, Balloons the Clown will be there too. Pricing: $5 per person for those 11 an older, which includes all stage and band shell attractions, according to the fair’s Web site. Parking is FREE.   2. Or try the Great Allentown Fair. Where/When: Allentown Fairgrounds, 
302 N. 17th St…

Five Family Events for the Weekend

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Here are a pair of races, a pair of back-to-school celebrations and a what amounts to a pair of art events: 1. It’s the grand finale. Where/When: Valley Preferred Cycling Center, 1151 Mosser Road, Breiningsville on Friday, Aug. 26 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Why Go: It’s the last night of the 11-night summer extravaganza known as the World Series of Bicycling. This week’s event features a special victory lap to raise awareness about cancer’s impact on the Lehigh Valley community and raise hope for cancer patients, survivors, families, friends and caregivers. Pricing: General admission tickets start at $5 and kids under 12 are FREE. Call 610-395-7000 for additional details. 2. It’s a back-to-school bonanza. Where/When: Lehigh Valley Mall, …

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Jennifer Marangos

9:09 pm on Friday, August 26, 2011

Events planned at the Lehigh Valley Zoo have been postponed. Zoo in Paradise, with Parrot Beach, is now scheduled for Sept. 10. The Run Wild race has been rescheduled for Sept. 18.   more ›

Five Family Events for the Weekend

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Here are a pair of SpongeBob opportunities, a fall fashion show, a FREE water park and a musical extravaganza: 1. Start your day with a celebrity breakfast. Where/When: The Crayola Factory at Two Rivers Landing, Easton on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Why Go: It’s not often you get the chance to dine with a talking sponge. And, after eating with SpongeBob, the kids will get to do a Crayola sand art activity too. Pricing: $20 per person for the hot breakfast with Mr. Square Pants and the activity. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 610-515-8000. 2. Calling all fashionistas. Where/When: Lehigh Valley Mall, Route 22 and Route 145 N, Whitehall, on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Why Go: The mall’s teen board…

Five Family Events for the Weekend

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Here are a pair of fests, a DIY project, science at the mall and Family Fun night at the library: 1. It’s Das Awkscht Fest Where/When:  Macungie Memorial Park on Friday, Aug. 5, Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Why Go:  Das Awkscht Fest has been providing summer fun for all ages for almost half a century. It’s a car show (this year’s featured car is the Camaro), a flea market, an arts and crafts market, food, entertainment, and fireworks all in one great outdoor location. Pricing:  $7 for adults, $2 for age 15 and under. Includes all shows and entertainment. Discounted "next day" passes are also available if once isn't enough. 2. It’s Musikfest. Where/When:  At various locations throughout Bethlehem’s North …

Five Family Events for the Weekend

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

This week we've got shark, eagles, toy nostalgia, the Amazon and a T-shirt contest of sorts:    1. Shark! Where/When:  Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. Starting July 30, through August 7. Why Go:  It’s Shark Week! Check out the 550,000-gallon Shark Realm Exhibit, and walk through a suspended 40-foot Shark Tunnel for close up views of the sharks you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. You can get up close and personal with a Hammerhead, Sand Tiger and Sand Bar Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Silky Sharks, and Black Nose Sharks. There will even by a chance to touch some of the little guys. Pricing:  Wear a shark fin on your head and get $2 off the price of admission!   2. The Eagles have landed. Where/When:  Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus on …

Five Family Events for the Weekend

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Here are a FREE make-and-take art project, FREE bowling, FREE fountain frolicking, a FREE international craft and a FREE night of family fun: 1. A tongue-twister of an art project. Where/When: A.C. Moore on Wednesday, July 20 from 3 – 5 p.m. There are two A.C. Moore stores in the area: one in the Airport Center mall on Airport Road (home to Target and The Christmas Tree Shop among others) and the other on MacArthur Road in Whitehall. Why Go: It’s summer and it’s hot as blazes, so you might as well kick off the weekend a bit early and enjoy some retail store air-conditioning. Your little one will get the chance to make a Blumenthal Button Bookworm Bookmark (try saying that three times fast). You can relax while someone else runs the art …